Category: Cancer
Gardasil 9 Expected to Surpass Cervarix in Efficacy with More Than 87% Reduction in Cervical Cancer Cases, Targeting 9 HPV Strains Compared to Cervarix’s 2
14,480 new cases of invasive cervical cancer are reported in the US every year, the vast majority of which are caused by a family of oncogenic HPV viruses. Since …
It Takes 5 Years for the Oral Microbiome to Return to Normal After Quitting Smoking
The microorganisms in the mouth, known as the oral microbiome, refer to the diverse community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes that live in the mouth. These microorganisms …Oxygen Deprivation and Lung Cancer: The Deadly Link You Need to Know
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most prevalent form of lung cancer. It often experiences hypoxia, which is a condition of oxygen deprivation. This lack of oxygen leads …Zolbetuximab Combined with Chemotherapy: A Breakthrough in Stomach Cancer Treatment with a 31% Reduction in Disease Progression Risk
Stomach cancer (gastric cancer), a malignancy originating from the stomach lining, remains a significant health concern in the US. In 2023, it’s estimated that 26,500 new cases will be …
Scientists Develop Smart Contact Lenses (ACSM-CL) That Can Diagnose Cancer
A team of researchers from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has created a contact lens that can collect tears and examine chemicals in them to diagnose cancer. …
Inhibiting the Enzyme G6PD Destroys Metastatic Ovarian Cancer Cells in the Omentum
A team from the Los Angeles-based Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation has identified the key role of a metabolic enzyme in ovarian cancer metastasis. The enzyme, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), …Artificial Intelligence Boosts Breast Tumor Detection Rates in Mammography Screening: Findings from a Swedish Study
Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted mammography screening is safe and improves detection of breast tumors responsible for breast cancer. Millions of women undergo mammography screenings every year in the US. This …
Night Sweating: The Lesser-Known Warning Sign of Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore
With a myriad of cancer types, recognizing the symptoms to watch out for can be quite daunting. While weight loss, fatigue, lumps, unexplained bleeding, and persistent bloating are commonly …